Scars of survival
After living in survival mode, Cobblebank cancer survivor Melanie Kuyl's road to self-discovery and healing is never ending.
The battle began in 2020,...
Women’s Health Matters survey to increase awareness
Star Weekly is aiming to bring the healthcare issues facing women in Melbourne’s west and north into the spotlight with its new health survey.
The...
’There’s no silver lining’
Jacki O’Farrell had a cardiac arrest during her first birth and was unable to sit up for her first two weeks of motherhood. Her...
A mum’s worst nightmare
Solo mother Michelle Galea’s worst nightmare is her son losing his only parent. In September last year, she was forced to confront that fear...
Bladder weakeness and what to do about it
(intro) Alex Lopes is a pelvic health physiotherapist, the director of Pelvic Health Melbourne in Altona North, and past national chair of the Australian...
Have your say on women’s pain
Women, their family members and healthcare professionals are being urged to make submissions to Victoria's Inquiry into Women's Pain.
The inquiry will examine systemic issues...
Screening breakthrough
A ground-breaking national campaign promoting the HPV self-collection option for cervical screening is helping bring empowerment and choice to women’s health across Australia.
This...
Budget boost for women’s health organisations
Women’s health organisations GenWest and Women’s Health in the North will receive funding boosts from the state government.
The government has set aside $18 million...
Getting health right for women
Being a woman often feels really tough.
It can be hard on your body: periods, pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause. It can be hard on your...
Medication abortion: why expanding access matters
(precede) Tilly Mahoney is Women's Health in the North's sexual and reproductive health co-ordinator.
In Victoria, access to safe and legal abortion has been a...
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Morning melody with Rhonda Burchmore
Rhonda Burchmore is ready to entertain you with some marvellous Morning Melodies at the Encore Events Centre in Hoppers Crossing on Tuesday, December 10.
Between...
